Discussion

sandwiches for Angel Island?

I want to go to Angel Island this Saturday and grab some sandwiches to bring with me beforehand. The ferry departs from Pier 41, but I can probably make a stop at the Ferry Building before walking or taking the F to Pier 41. Any suggestions on places to get good sandwiches, either Ferry Bldg or closer to Pier 41? I won't be eating it for a few hours, so it needs to not get soggy or spoil. This makes me think, for example, that the Roli Roti porchetta sandwich or the Il Cane Rosso beef brisket sandwich is not the right call, but maybe I'm wrong. Ferry departs at 10:35 AM, so the place also needs to be open by 10:00 AM.

Well, planning to pick up some snacks from Trader Joe's on the way to BART, and then sandwiches on the way to Pier 41. So hopefully enough to keep us fueled! I've heard the food sold on the Island is bad and overpriced.

As Windy says.Take advantage of the Saturday Ferry Market and what you can score inside. That includes cured meats, breads, wine, cheeses, olives, fruits and terrines. Throw some wine into your canvas, maybe a beer or two. Hike to the top of Mt. Livermore, take the last picnic table at the edge. Drink your wine (out of real glasses), enjoy your bounty, breathe-in the finest 360-degree views of San Francisco Bay. Heady stuff.Bring a plastic bag because there are no garbage bins at the top.

edited to add: save the beers for when you hike back to the marina. Makes waiting for the ferry a lot more pleasant.

I've been caught with this dilemma before except on a weekday...and nothing was open until 10 a.m. and the ferry left at 9:30. Luckily there is a concession on Angel Island but you want to check when it's open. Burgers, fries, snacks, sodas. I think it's seasonal but also open on weekends. Nothing special a tad high but not bad for a captive audience. On Sat you'll have many options as mentioned. Acme was open but no sandwiches until 11 a.m., if I recall.